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Experts Weigh In on the Best Diets for 2022

An expert panel assessed 40 diets to come up with the final results, examining the evidence behind each diet’s claims.

Mind–Body Exercise Helps Bone Mineral Density in Lumbar Spine and Femoral Neck

Exercise slows bone loss and increases bone density in people at risk for osteoporosis, but which exercises are most effective are unclear. Investigators sought the answer.

Impact of Physical Activity on Cardiometabolic Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

Exercise helps cardiovascular and other physical and clinical outcomes in type 2 diabetes, but the amount and intensity of the exercise needed to make a difference is debated.

AHA: Updated Dietary Guidelines to Promote Cardiovascular Health

The American Heart Association’s 2021 dietary guidelines recommend following heart-healthy dietary patterns over individual food selection and also provide guidance for improving cardiometabolic health.

Healthy Diet Associated With Lower Risk for and Severity of COVID-19

Investigators assessed the association between diet quality and risk for and severity of COVID-19, as well as its relationship with socioeconomic deprivation.

Mango Peels Offer Potential Benefit in Overweight and Obesity Disorders

Mango peel powder may decrease cholesterol, triglyceride, urea, and creatinine levels, and may help manage oxidative stress and dyslipidemia.

Country of Birth, Marital Status, and Sex are Strong Predictors of Obesity

Obesity is caused by an imbalance of calories consumed vs calories expended, but researchers say there are additional risk factors at work as well.

Recall of Amino Acid Injection Initiated Due to Visible Particulate Matter

Though acquired by ICU Medical, the affected product contains a Hospira NDC number and label.

How Obesity Affects Body Composition, Frailty, and Pain in Older Patients

GAPNA discusses how advanced practice practitioners are well-positioned to encourage healthy lifestyles among older adults, to include activities that help attain/maintain lean muscle mass, regardless of BMI, to reduce chronic pain and frailty.

The Potential Dangers of Ketogenic Diets in Kidney Disease

A recent review underscores the possible adverse effects of ketogenic diets, including increased risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and kidney stones.

BMI Fluctuations May Predict Poor Outcomes in CKD

High variability in body mass index is associated with an increased risk for death, requiring kidney replacement therapy, myocardial infarction, and stroke, investigators concluded.

Alcohol Consumption Risk Thresholds in Relation to Incident Atrial Fibrillation

This study describes associations of total and beverage-specific alcohol consumption with incident atrial fibrillation.

Reducing Social Isolation Is Key to Successful Aging

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, that more than 60% of US adults were lonely; these numbers only increased during the pandemic. Clinicians should focus more time on the psychological and social factors of aging to improve the quality of life of the elderly.

Behavioral Gamification Intervention Promotes Physical Activity in Adults With T2D

The researchers’ goal was to test the effectiveness of behaviorally designed gamification interventions to enhance support, collaboration, or competition to promote physical activity and weight loss among adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.

Short Periods of Intense Physical Activity Associated With Cardiorespiratory Fitness—Especially in Men With Type 2 Diabetes

Bouts of intense exercise can lead to cardiorespiratory fitness and decreased risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Green Mediterranean Diet May Be Even Healthier

Decrease in waist circumference greater than with traditional Mediterranean diet or healthy dietary guidance

Lifestyle Changes May Aid Cognitive Abilities

Improvements in lifestyle risk factors for dementia can lead to short-term improvements in cognition among community-dwelling adults experiencing cognitive decline.

Medication Misuse: Growth Hormone for Athletic Performance and Anti-Aging

There has been a significant surge in the use of growth hormone to improve athletic ability and combat aging despite no clear supporting evidence.

Physical Activity Helps Avert Premature Mortality Worldwide

Physical activity prevalence has contributed to averting premature mortality on a global scale, with about 3.9 million premature deaths averted annually.

Yoga Cuts Testosterone in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

A mindful yoga intervention reduces testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.